Caitlin Hunter
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Bergman hat was designed as a companion to the Bergman sweater. You can find the sweater pattern here!
Knitting: Tee, Sleeveless Top
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Knitting: Pullover, Tee
Stromboli is the latest in my Knitaly series- tee patterns inspired and named for places in Italy. My dream is to one day visit all the places in the series! Stromboli is an island near Sicily, and the home of an active volcano (Mount Stromboli). The other patterns in the series are Tegna, Marettimo, Navelli, Misurina and Manarola.
Knitting: Pullover, Tee, Sleeveless Top
The pattern has now been updated to include instructions for long sleeves and a v neck option. Happy knitting!
Knitting: Pullover
Talkeetna (tall-KEET-nah) is a colorwork yoke sweater knit seamlessly from the top down. This size-inclusive design features a striking colorwork yoke design, with colorwork sleeves and unique neck and cuff ribbing details. The relaxed design is versatile and easy to wear, with the sleeve and body lengths adjustable to suit different sizes. Sho...
Knitting: Pullover
Autumn Alpine is a midweight sweater knit from the top down featuring an interesting ribbing detail at the neckline, hem and sleeve cuffs and a Scandinavian-inspired floral colorwork yoke. Short rows are worked at the back neck for an improved fit. Optional short rows are also worked at the back hem to lower the back of the sweater a bit. Instr...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Seward Socks are my idea of a perfect boot sock. I wear boots pretty much year round here in Alaska, and hand knit wool socks are an absolute must to pair with them in my opinion! A combination of simple colorwork and cables keep the knitting engaging and the results are stunning! These socks are knit from the cuff down with a short row heel.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Alpine Bloom hat is designed as a companion to my Alpine Bloom tee pattern. This Scandinavian-inspired floral design is a fun and striking knit! I used sport weight yarn, but you can play with fingering and DK as well (taking gauge into account) to make this a great pattern to knit again and again. This fun colorwork hat pattern is written ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Please enjoy 30% off both the Guthrie Hat and Guthrie The Guthrie hat is a fun colorwork beanie for the whole family! Written for a range of sizes from children to XL adult this pattern is written in both worsted and sport weight versions, making it a great stash buster! Options are also included for a slouchier or closer fit. Samples pictured...
Knitting: Pullover
Northerly is a top-down circular yoke sweater featuring colorwork, cables and lace for an engaging knit. It was loosely inspired by classic Scandinavian designs and the colors of Alaska in the winter. My sample was knit with elbow length sleeves and a cropped body, but these are adjustable to suit your preference!
Knitting: Pullover
Ilya is a top-down raglan featuring colowork and a cozy cowl neckline. The stranded colorwork is done using only 2 colors per round, with short floats, making it approachable for those new to the technique. The body and sleeve lengths are easily adjustable to create a perfect fit.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Tsov is the Armenian word for sea- and this hat is my take on a classic cabled fisherman’s hat for my ocean-loving husband who is of Armenian descent. This hat features a high, folded brim which you can fold to your preference. The deep ribbing and elastic cast on also means hat fits most adult heads. 2 lengths are included, for a taller, slouc...
Knitting: Pullover
The Halibut sweater is a traditional circular yoke style featuring bold, graphic halibut motifs. Knit seamlessly from the top down, you have options for a turtleneck, mock turtleneck (pictured) or crew neck. This pattern is unisex and size inclusive and notes are included in the pattern on how to adjust the sleeve and body length for a perfect ...
Knitting: Cowl
Kiitos Cowl is a fun and easy moebius cowl designed for House of A La Mode for the 2021 Rose City Yarn Crawl. Heather and I found our inspiration for this cowl in the colors and patterns of 1970’s textiles. The name Kiitos Cowl comes from the Finnish word for “thank you”. The theme of this year’s crawl is Gratitude, and Heather and I share Finn...
Knitting: Pullover
Talvinen is a colorwork yoke sweater worked from the top down. This design is intended to be worn with 2-4” 5-10 cm of positive ease, depending on your personal preference. Optional A-line shaping is achieved by going up a needle size as you knit the body and sleeves.
Knitting: Pullover
FEEL THE BERN is a little yoke cropped sweater inspired by Bernie Sander’s iconic mittens worn at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. The mittens (and Bernie) were the unexpected fashion moment of the day, and I could not live without a sweater to match! The original mittens were made by Jen Ellis, a schoolteacher who makes them from recycled s...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Lonely Forest socks are cozy anklets knit from the toe up and featuring a texture inspired by pine boughs. These socks use twisted stitches, cables, and a fun, unique bobble stitch! The heel is worked using German Short Rows.
Knitting: Cardigan
Reluctant Homeschooler is a chunky, cozy cardigan knit from the bottom up. You begin by knitting the sleeves in the round, then work the body flat from the bottom up, followed by joining the sleeves and working raglan and shaping details. Lastly you will pick up and knit the front band, make and attach patch pockets and buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
High Lonesome is a classic unisex sweater with a timeless colorwork yoke design. This pattern is approachable for knitters of all levels. Just one color of Spincycle’s Dream State is used for the colorwork pattern, paired with The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers’ beautifully rustic Recollect sport weight wool (though you can use any yarn you like that...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was originally designed for the 2020 Knitting in the Hills retreat hosted by Hill Country Weavers. I was unable to attend this retreat in person due to and had the pleasure of teaching my classes via Zoom!
Knitting: Pullover
The Jupiter Crop is a cute, top down sweater inspired by our handsome Rooster, Jupiter! Allover colorwork keeps this design fun and flying off your needles! A few rounds with 3 colors to carry add a tiny bit of challenge to keep things interesting. Top- down design means you can try this sweater on as you go, so you can alter the length as need...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Moon Sisters is a generously sized, deceptively simple triangle shawl featuring alternating garter and stockinette sections to create textured stripes, and a stranded colorwork design along the center spine. Optional fringe attaches easily to the ribbed eyelet border and finishes the look.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Western Sky is fun-to-knit beret featuring lace, cables and bobbles. This hat can be knit in DK weight yarn or fingering held with laceweight mohair. Both charted and written instructions are provided.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Umpqua Hat is the perfect companion for those early morning or evening hikes and also keeps you toasty warm while you stoke up the campfire for your morning coffee! This hat was designed by Caitlin Hunter to be a rugged and striking addition to your outdoor adventure wardrobe. Shown here in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, a somewhat rustic yet soft...
Knitting: Cowl
Named for the romantic hero of my favorite opera, The Barber of Seville, this 2 color fingering weight cowl alternates between easy lace, relaxing stripes and engaging colorwork. Long enough to loop around the neck, this is the perfect lightweight layer for cool spring and summer evenings.
Knitting: Pullover
Now you can knit a mini version of my Sunset Highway sweater for the little ones in your life! Thank you to everyone who requested a pint-sized version of this design!
Knitting: Cowl
I was invited to create a design inspired by Chloe Benjamin’s new book The Immortalists using Chickadee colors inspired by the book’s cover, but my design was inspired by what is inside- the complicated and beautiful intricacies of family relationships(at least that’s what I was aiming for!).
Knitting: Pullover
Whitehorse features a lace yoke pattern and is designed to hit at the natural waist and elbows with a slightly oversized fit. The lace yoke is knitted first, and then you switch to knitting inside out for the body and sleeves.
Knitting: Pullover
Sunset Highway has been updated to be more size inclusive, now including sizes for a finished bust measurement from 36.5-72”. I have also added a detailed schematic which you can view in the pattern pictures before purchasing to see if the fit is something you will like. The pattern has also been reformatted to fit my current layout style. Than...
Knitting: Tee
Tegna has been updated to be size inclusive up to a bust measurement of 66” (finished garment measurement of 79”), and the shoulder shaping instructions have been rewritten to be easier to follow. Thank you the Meaghan Schmaltz the for the tech editing and grading help!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Nothing cuts the chill of winter quite like the spice and warmth of a hot drink. Your morning cup of coffee can be made extra luxurious with a dash of cardamom in the grounds. Add a touch of luxury to the rest of your winter with this cozy hat, whose simple yet effective colorwork lets you evoke some of your own internal spice. Top it off with ...
Knitting: Cowl
Glacier Park is a satisfying knit when you want something uncomplicated to work on that still has a refined elegance. The stranded colorwork uses only 2 colors and the repeats are short, so you can enjoy the pattern as it emerges without worrying about a messy tangle on the back of your work, making it a good project for colorwork newbies. Inst...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fun, modern mitts perfect for gift giving season- for a friend or to keep yourself! These mitts were inspired by the graphic modern designs of Finnish art and named for the town there where my great-grandmother was born.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Note yardage has been updated! The shawl has taken between 200-350 yards of DK weight yarn in each color for different knitters, please plan your yarn accordingly!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Kennecott is cozy, rustic, and a super fun knit. The wickerwork pattern is simple to memorize yet interesting enough to be addictive and make it a hard-to-set-down project. A simple twist-stitch technique and knit and purl stitches are all that are required to make this classically stylish beanie.
Knitting: Tee
Virgil is a universally flattering top, designed to celebrate and highlight the beauty of all women and all body types. The gentle shaping is naturally formed by the slightly tighter tension of the colorwork bands, bringing stability and fit to the yoke and waist and allowing the bust and sleeves to flow easily and comfortably over the body. Th...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A lovely, lightweight and fun to work crescent shaped shawl that’s a perfect way to use a special skein of hand-painted fingering weight yarn. Pair it with 2 solid colors for an easy to customize style that’s all your own!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the golden grasslands and wide open blue skies of the Montana prairie, this lovely worsted weight shawl will keep you warm and cozy even against bracing northern winds. Drape it around your shoulders over a soft linen dress in the day and wrap it snugly around your neck as the sun goes down. Knit up up in a cushy, super soft woolen ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The Sulka Mitts are based on an ancient scrap of nalbilding that was found in the area that is now Syria. I named this pattern Sulka, the Finnish word for feather in honor of my Finnish grandma, Julia.
Knitting: Pullover
This classic raglan pullover in worsted weight is a lovely staple that will earn a permanent place in your wardrobe. A dropped hem, textured front, and wide, flattering neckline elevate this sweater from basic to treasured classic.
Knitting: Pixie Hat
This classically charming pixie cap is perfect for the little imps in your life. I was inspired by photos of young children in similar style caps from the early part of the last century for this design. Fresh colors and textures make the Newling perfect for modern babies and kids. It even ties under the chin to keep little one’s ears cozy and s...